FSB warns contractors to wear their wellies
You're going to need your wellies this winter, according to the Federation of Small Businesses, as it predicts an especially nasty winter.
CBI begs Government for more help
The Confederation of British Industry has begged the Government for more help when it comes to supporting the UK's smallest businesses - including contractors.
Frightened firms call for more cyber security contractors
Firms terrified of being subject to hacking attempts have been tripping over themselves to increase the number of cyber security contractors they have on staff.
Demand streaks higher for contractors in November, REC says
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that demand rates have streaked ever higher for contractors and freelancers last month.
Oil and gas contractors told to stop slacking on skills
It's time for oil and gas freelancers and umbrella company contractors to stop slacking when it comes to polishing up on their skills, a new study says.
Government to provide free online support to contractors
The Government is coming to the rescue of umbrella company contractors, freelancers and other sole traders everywhere by providing free online branding support.
UK creative sector gets its own trade industry body
All you creative types out there - including freelancers and umbrella company contractors - will be glad to know that you now have your own trade industry body.
Female contractors earning more than men, survey says
Stop the presses; female contractors and freelancers could very well be earning more than their male counterparts for the first time in what feels like forever!
Digital and marketing contractors raking it in, APSCo says
Digital and marketing freelancers and umbrella company contractors are positively raking it in right now, according to a new report from APSCo.
UK on top when it comes to IT umbrella company contractors
The UK has come out on top when it comes to the information technology sector - and that includes the number of IT umbrella company contractors as well.
Industry boffin says contracting growing in popularity
The popularity of working as a freelancer or umbrella company contractor is soaring ever higher, according to an industry insider that knows more than you or I.
Clients want you – they just don’t want to pay you
So it turns out that freelancers and umbrella company contractors in the IT field are in high demand right now - but not if you charge too much.
You might be able to get that contractor mortgage after all
Don't look now, but the financial services landscape is changing; lending to umbrella company contractors and small business owners was up in September.
Go get some sun or your brain will melt, researchers say
Researchers say that freelancers and umbrella company contractors that routinely undergo night shift work are most likely melting their brains.
FSB to bend the ears of politicians through social media
The Federation of Small Businesses has a plan to bend the ears of politicians by using social media to engage them over contracting issues.
HRMC to scrap Business Entity Tests, contractors rejoice
In news that falls under the "it's about damned time" category, Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs has decided to scrap Business Entity Tests for IR35.